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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.08, 539.19 and 290.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.08, 539.19 and 290.82 is: 435.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.08 : 539.19 = 290.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.08/539.19 = 290.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.08x = 539.19 × 290.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.08x = 156,807.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,807.24/360.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.48

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